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Retirees who have built up a valuable pool of financial assets and invested them in things other than their family home may be comfortable renting in retirement.

Ready to sip on your super? First, tick off this pre-retirement checklist

Before you hang up your work boots, make sure you’re financially well-prepared for the second half (ish) of your life.

  • Dominic Powell

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If you’ve hit your 30s and still don’t have a solid financial foundation, fear not.

Are you a financial late starter? Here’s how to catch up

There are some simple ways to build a solid financial foundation in your 30s and beyond.

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Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement

It’s not particularly popular with younger workers as it requires a fair amount of delayed gratification, but when it comes to investing you can’t go much better.

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Buying a house isn’t as simple as turning up to an auction with your deposit.

Less is more: How to downsize your life to free up cash

Downsizing is a potential salve for the country’s festering housing crisis, but not enough of us are doing it. This is what you need to know.

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Moving overseas? Consider these taxing questions

Issues such as tax, superannuation and property are common queries for those contemplating living and working abroad.

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Debt recycling involves using the equity in your home to invest in income-producing assets.

The strategy that could get you debt free – even with a mortgage

It’s a high-risk bit of financial wizardry, but don’t rubbish debt recycling just yet.

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ETFs can be a low-risk and easy way to invest, giving access to a diverse range of shares in one purchase.

Asset test: What are ETFs, and should you invest in them?

They’re considered a fairly low-risk and novice-friendly way to invest, but exchange-traded funds might not be for everyone.

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Chances are your mortgage repayments are pretty hefty, but there are few things you can do to return them to better health.

Mortgage v super: Where should you invest your extra money?

Should you put surplus cash towards paying off your mortgage faster, or topping up your super? Our experts explain how you could do both.

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